It’s finally here, the 2011 Wine Country Ukulele Festival in the beautiful Napa Valley of California. This superbly run event kicks off Friday night at the Napa Valley Opera House with a concert featuring James Hill, Anne Davison, Gerald Ross, Lil’ Rev and Aaron Keim.
Saturday and Sunday will feature a host of activities including workshops, vendors, non-stop performances, a dinner dance and more. Here’s my schedule for the weekend.
Saturday, Sept. 10:
10:15-11:15 Play Ukulele By Ear Workshop
11:45-12:00 Performance Outdoor Stage
1:15-1:30 Big Circle of 5ths
2:15-3:15 3 Chord Club Jam “Rock n’ Blues”
6:00-9:00 Flea By Night Band Dance
Sunday, Sept. 11:
10:15-11:15 3 Chord Magic Workshop
11:45-12:45 Play Ukulele By Ear Workshop
1:15-1:30 Big Circle of 5ths
2:15-3:15 3 Chord Club Jam “The Beatles”
6:00-? MC After Fest Open Mic
If you are attending this year’s festival, I’d like to personally invite to sit in on one or more of my workshops and easy play-along jam sessions. And when you see me, come up and say hello!
